Are you concerned about the impact your carbon footprint is having on the planet? Or perhaps your energy bills are rising as you crank up the heating, yet your home still feels chilly? Whatever your concerns, our energy solutions are here to help both your home and the environment.
With energy costs on the rise and growing environmental concerns, many homeowners are looking for ways to reduce their carbon footprint. By upgrading to eco-friendly, energy-efficient solutions, you’re not only lowering your bills but also adding warmth and value to your home.
In this blog post, we’ll take a look at various steps homeowners can take to make their homes greener, so you can choose the best solutions that work for you.
Invest in solar energy
It’s clear that solar panels are one of the most efficient and eco-friendly ways to power your home. By harnessing the sun’s energy, you can generate your own electricity, drastically reducing your fossil fuel consumption.
Solar energy is abundant, renewable, and more affordable than ever before, making it a smart long-term investment for homeowners looking to save on energy costs while helping the planet.
What are the benefits of solar energy?
1. Cheaper bills
Once installed, solar panels can significantly reduce your monthly energy costs, as they generate free electricity from the sun. With the right system, you could cover most, if not all, of your home’s energy needs.
2. Eco-friendly
Solar power is a clean, renewable energy source that doesn’t produce harmful emissions, making it an ideal option for people looking to reduce their carbon footprint. By investing in solar power, you are guaranteed to be making less negative impact on the planet.
3. Higher property value
By investing in solar panels for your own home, you’re also offering the next buyer a great opportunity to improve their carbon footprint too. This is something many buyers would find very appealing, as it’s an asset that not all houses can offer. In fact, in a recent survey by The Eco Experts, it was found that 65% of people said they’d be either ‘very likely’ or ‘likely’ to buy a property with solar panels (source).
Level up your solar energy with a battery storage system
On a sunny summer day, your solar panels will absorb plenty of sunlight and generate excess energy.
Without a battery, this surplus energy gets sent back to the grid. When the sun sets, you’ll then rely on the grid for electricity. However, with a battery storage system, you can store that excess energy and use it later, ensuring you have power even when the sun isn't shining.
The benefits of a battery storage system are:
1. Even more eco-friendly
With a battery storage system, you’ll rarely need to pull energy from the grid as you’ll be pulling directly from your storage, meaning you’re saving even more money and reducing your carbon footprint further.
2. Ability to sell back to the grid
If you don’t need to use the excess energy, you have the opportunity to sell it back to the grid, which earns you credits or payments from energy providers. Another big benefit of this is that you’re actively offsetting the cost of installation and potentially even upping your income.
3. Energy independence
If a power outage were to occur and you don’t have a battery storage system, you would lose power along with the rest of the grid. However, by storing excess energy in a battery, you can continue to power your home during an outage, as the stored energy eliminates the need to rely on the grid. This means you have backup power when you need it most.
Get insulation
Insulation’s job is to maintain a consistent indoor temperature by preventing heat from escaping in the winter and blocking heat from entering in the summer. This means your home stays warmer during cold months and cooler in hot weather, reducing the need for constant heating or cooling.
By reducing the use of heating and cooling, you’re reducing your carbon footprint. It’s that simple!
At Arrow, we specialise in EPS bonded bead cavity wall insulation and loft insulation, both of which have huge benefits in terms of creating a greener home. Head to our ‘Insulation’ page to discover what we offer and the unique benefits of each.
Going green with Arrow
If you’re passionate about protecting our planet and playing your part, get in touch to discuss how we could improve the carbon footprint of your house. Contact us today.
